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Visit Monmouthshire in Spring

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Be inspired in Monmouthshire

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  1. Food at the Whitebrook

    The Walnut Tree and The Whitebrook retain their Michelin stars for 2024, with The Whitebrook also achieving a coveted Michelin Green Star.

  2. Black Bear Inn Food

    Congratulations to the Black Bear Inn near Usk on being ranked the best Gastropub in Wales (and one of the top 100 in the UK) on the annual Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub list.

Things To Do Highlights

Beacon Park Boat on Mon & Brec Canal

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51…

Wenallt Isaf

An everchanging garden of nearly 3 acres designed in sympathy with its surroundings and the…

The Tump

The Tump is a 9 acre garden of mixed habitat.

Magor Marsh

Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting…

Llangeview (c) Friends of Friendless Churches (2) Resized

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a…

Sudbrook Interpretation Centre

Discover the history of Sudbrook and the Severn Tunnel, Wales' crucial rail link with England.

Whitestone Picnic Site

Whitestone lies adjacent to a section of the famous Wye Valley Walk. Visitors to the site can enjoy…

Hive Mind

We are a small, family run company founded by two brothers and based in the beautiful Wye Valley,…

Usk Rural Life Museum

An independent museum crammed with reminders of Monmouthshire’s rural heritage.

Shire Hall Monmouth

Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the centre of Monmouth, South Wales…

Chepstow Museum

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and…

Wentwood Forest

Once part of the hunting grounds of Chepstow Castle, Wentwood offers walks with breathtaking views…

@em_wales Skirrid Fawr

Enjoy stunning views over Monmouthshire and Abergavenny from the Skirrid Fawr (Big Skirrid),…

Roe Deer Buck, Rogiet Poorlands (Conrad Petersen)

Rogiet Poorland is a nature reserve on the edge of the Gwent Levels, featuring woodlands and scrub,…

Monmouth Savoy

The Monmouth Savoy is a listed building that has been a centre of community life and entertainment…

lower minnetts field spring 2019 (hugh gregory)

Lower Minnets is a small hay meadow hidden amongst dense woodland near Caldicot.

White Castle

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially…

springdale farm april 2021 (hugh gregory) (1)

Springdale Farm is a working farm and nature reserve whose tenants use traditional…

Kittys Orchard Wild Meadow b (Julie Smith)

Kitty's Orchard contains a tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust.

Black Rock Picnic Site

Black Rock Picnic Site is a picturesque picnic site on the banks of the river Severn between the…

Priory Wood -  (Lowri Watkins)

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

Penallt Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for…

Strawberry Cottage Wood (Gabi Horup)

A tranquil and secluded ancient oak woodland, home to stunning woodland flowers, charismatic…

The Wern woods,  (Kath Beasley)

The Wern is a beautiful 3 hectare reserve near Monmouth with great views.

Events coming up in Monmouthshire

Monmouth May Fair

Funfair rides in Monmouth.

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17th May 2024-19th May 2024
Dire Streets

The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended…

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17th May 2024
Brother Thomas

Step back in time with Brother Thomas and learn what life was like as a monk in Tintern Abbey. Our…

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18th May 2024

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Chepstow 500

Step into History: Chepstow 500 Tudor Street Party Celebrates 500 Years of Town Arch and Charter.

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18th May 2024
Wales Outdoor Walk

If you love history, legends, and nature, this guided walk near Monmouth in the Wye Valley is for…

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Usk Farmers Market

A fabulous market running every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9.30am-12pm

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18th May 2024

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Music

Get into the medieval spirit and enjoy a weekend of troubadours and music at Chepstow Castle.

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18th May 2024-19th May 2024
Elvis (Keith Davies)

Abergavenny's Elvis aka Keith Davies and his own 'Memphis Mafia' return with their ever-popular…

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18th May 2024
Nelson Gardens

Enjoy six very different gardens on this special Open Gardens event in Monmouth.

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19th May 2024
Goytre Wharf Fair

Spring fair along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal at Goytre Wharf with 80 craft stalls, live music…

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19th May 2024
The Kymin

Join Monmouthshire Countryside for a FREE 9.5 mile (15 km) guided walk through the bluebells and…

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19th May 2024
Male conductor in a cream jacket standing in front of an orchestra

A free afternoon of classical music.

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19th May 2024
Madeleine Grey – Tomb of Gwladys Ddu and William ap Thomas

Join Madeleine Gray for a talk on the Tomb of Gwladys Ddu and William ap Thomas, found nearby at St…

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22nd May 2024
Abergavenny Market

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month from 9-12pm. This vibrant…

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23rd May 2024

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Abergavenny Night market

A great evening of delicious street food and amazing crafts!

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Wine Tasting

Celebrate Welsh Wine Week at Tell Me Wine in Chepstow with an exclusive wine tasting event with…

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23rd May 2024
The quartet

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing at Woolaston Memorial Hall, with quartet…

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23rd May 2024
Balter Festival. Photographer - James Bridle

Balter Festival is a full on festival experience, expect to see outlandish walkabout and sideshow…

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23rd May 2024-26th May 2024
Image Credit: Chris Athanasiou

Hay Festival Wales 2024 will take place 23rd May - 2nd June 2024 featuring some of the world’s…

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23rd May 2024-2nd June 2024
Parva Vineyard

During Welsh Wine Week Parva Farm Vineyard are offering visitors a free tour of the vineyard…

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24th May 2024-27th May 2024

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Big Banquet

Street Food Circus rolls back into Caldicot Castle with “The Big Banquet” for the late May Bank…

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24th May 2024-27th May 2024

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White Castle Vineyard

Head to White Castle Vineyard for an evening for wine and food lovers, with a glass of wine on…

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24th May 2024
Devauden Festival

The Devauden Festival has been running since 2010 and is a family friendly event set in the heart…

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24th May 2024-26th May 2024
Hive Mind Beekeeping Course

Introduce yourself to the world of beekeeping with the meadmaking experts of Hive Mind.

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25th May 2024

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Accommodation Highlights

Church Hill Farm

Large luxury farmhouse set in 63 acres with gorgeous views and total privacy in the lower Wye…

Woodlake Shepherd's Hut

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this luxurious shepherd’s hut.

Road House Narrowboats

The ‘Mon & Brec Canal’ is considered by many to be the most scenic waterway of all and lies within…

View from The Punch House

The Punch House on Agincourt Square in the centre of the historic border town of Monmouth in South…

Pen Y Dre Farm

Pen-Y-Dre Farm Cottages is a recently converted beautiful 17th Century Coach House near Abergavenny…

Wern-y-cwm aerial shot

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm offers you 16 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across the…

Goose & Cuckoo

The Goose and Cuckoo offers wonderful views, good beer, home-cooked locally sourced food and a wide…

The Angel Hotel

Set in an ideal location at the heart of the bustling market town of Abergavenny, The Angel Hotel…

The Sloop Inn

We have four comfortable guest rooms which have all recently been decorated and offer brand new…

Hardwick Farm

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Usk valley and with panoramic views of the Black mountains, we…

The Kings Arms Blorenge bedroom

The Kings Arms is a late 16th Century coaching inn, giving a fine example of what much of…

Clare's Cottage

A beautiful cottage located in an area of outstanding natural beauty nestled between the Wye Valley…

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns is a 16th Century Inn located next to the Castle in the historical town of Chepstow…

Abergavenny Premier Inn

Whether you're a hiker, biker or nature-lover, our Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel is great for a…

Coach & Horses Caerwent

The Coach and Horses Inn is a 17th century Inn located in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

The King's Head Monmouth

This is a grade II listed building, originally a 17th-century coaching inn. All of the 24 bedrooms…

Smithy's Bunkhouse

Smithy's Bunkhouse is situated on a working hill farm in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon…

Restaurant 1861

Relax in one of our six stylish guest rooms after enjoying our delicious food.

Glen View Holiday Lodge

Barn conversion offering ground floor accommodation for 5/6 people in 2 double bedrooms with…

Bridge Inn Llanfoist

The Bridge Inn at Llanfoist, known as “The Bridge” is a small privately owned pub perched on the…

The Chickenshed

Great architecture, clean design and fine views over the Monmouthshire countryside combine in a…

Forest Retreats

Hill Farm is a 15-acre smallholding overlooking the Wye Valley, comprising beautiful woodlands,…

The Lychgate

Nestled between the wooded country park of Caldicot Castle and the historic Norman Church of St…

Wharfinger's Cottage

Wharfinger's Cottage is a stylish holiday home that abuts the canal, as it was home to the manager…

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